Listing the top blogs with the most views, other stats, and discussing the future of the blog & podcast.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://the-end-time.org/2022/12/30/top-ten-blogs-of-2022/

The importance of reading, some links to essays about reading, and links to Christian booksellers.

Follow Spurgeon’s example in reading good books

The Usefulness of Dystopian Fiction

100 Great Works of Dystopian Fiction: Tales about a world gone wrong.

Open Book

Why Christians Must Be Readers

https://lausdeobooks.com ; ebay store: https://ebay.com/str/lausdeobooks

Free Grace Press

Reformation Heritage Books

Banner of Truth Bookstore

Ligonier store (look for their $5 Friday sales, too!)

G3 Press

Westminster Books

Grace Books

Grace To You store

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://the-end-time.org/2022/12/29/speaking-of-books-list-of-links-to-interesting-book-sites/

I vowed not to do another Reading Challenge! I always fail! Or, do I? I was surprised by my progress in Goodreads. Hm, maybe I'll rethink my participation in a reading challenge after all. Tune in to see which reading challenge I chose and which books.

Last year's books:

A Sheep Remembers Calhoun, David B. Jan 2022

Hell Bay (Barker & Llewelyn, #8) Thomas, Jan 08, 2022

A Time for Confidence: Trusting God in a Post-Christian Society Nichols, Stephen J. Jan 09, 2022

Man in White Cash, Johnny Jan 17, 2022

Borden of Yale '09 Taylor, Geraldine Guinness Apr 11, 2022

Moody: A Biography Pollock, John Charles Apr 11, 2022

The Atonement Murray, John May 06, 2022

Treasure Island Stevenson, Robert Louis May 06, 2022

A Night to Remember Lord, Walter May 11, 2022

Disorder in the Court: Great Fractured Moments in Courtroom History

Sevilla, Charles M May 14, 2022

The Sovereignty of God in Providence Reisinger, John G. May 30, 2022

Our True Riches in Heaven MacArthur Jr., John F. Jun 05, 2022

Blood Is Blood (Barker & Llewelyn, #10) Thomas, Will Jun 05, 2022

Crocodile on the Sandbank (Amelia Peabody #1) Peters, Elizabeth Jun 15, 2022

Brothers, We Are Not Plagiarists: A Pastoral Plea To Forsake The Peddling Of God’s Word Schrock, David Jul 08, 2022

The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self: Cultural Amnesia, Expressive Individualism, and the Road to Sexual Revolution Trueman, Carl R. Jul 08, 2022

The Blood of the Lamb: The Conquering Weapon Spurgeon, Charles Haddon Jul 12, 2022

Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy: Discovering the Grace of Lament Vroegop, Mark

Aug 03, 2022

Memoirs of an Ordinary Pastor: The Life and Reflections of Tom Carson Carson, D.A. Aug 22, 2022

Because the Time is Near: John MacArthur Explains the Book of Revelation MacArthur Jr., John F. Nov 20, 2022

The Oregon Trail: A New American Journey, Buck, Rinker Dec 23, 2022

Benefiting From Life's Trials: [James 1:2-18] (John MacArthur's Bible studies) MacArthur Jr., John F. Dec 22, 2022

Book Lovers Henry, Emily Dec 24, 2022

To God's Glory: Lessons on Puritanism: Puritan DVD Workbook, by Joel Beeke Dec 24, 2022

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://the-end-time.org/2022/12/28/reading-challenge-2023-what-books-did-i-pick-are-reading-challenges-any-good/

If you're looking to change up some of the ministries you follow, then here is a list-a-pallooza for you! Ladies, you know you don't HAVE to follow women's ministries only, I do recommend listening to or reading some good ministries led by men, so I have some recommendations for male-led ministries, discernment ministries, and ladies ministries. Enjoy!

WWUTT.com 

Just Thinking Podcast 

anything from The Master’s University or The Master’s Seminary. 

Redeeming Productivity,

Ligonier and Ligonier Connect, 

Voice of Reason radio, 

Truth be Known

Striving for Eternity

If you’re looking for solid discernment ministries, there are several I trust.

Chris Rosebrough-the Pirate Christian,

Justin Peters Ministries

Steve Kozar at the Messed Up Church.

I also enjoy videos from the BTWN guy Tim Hurd and,

Polite Leader Alan Hunter.

Here are some ladies’ podcasts I think you may enjoy:

The Women’s Hope podcast

Susan J. Heck With the Master.

Martha Peace

A Word Fitly Spoken Spreeman and Lesley

Open Hearts in A Closed World Women’s Online Conference

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://the-end-time.org/2022/12/27/ministries-to-follow-recs-lists/

Today I'm wrapping up the Advent Series I do each year "Thirty Days of Jesus" with a postlude, noting that the bookend of this magnificent plan to come as a babe, live, teach, heal, minister, die, resurrect, and ascend, finishes at the end of all things with a reappearance of Jesus a Second time.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://the-end-time.org/2022/12/26/thirty-days-of-jesus-postlude-he-is-coming-again/

Looking at the reception of Jesus into heaven, and the import of the words, "He sat down". 

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://the-end-time.org/2022/12/25/advent-thirty-days-of-jesus-day-30-he-sat-down-3/

Now it’s the last section. We’ve looked at His resurrection, and today we look at His ascension, and tomorrow, His prophesied return. Tomorrow is Christmas, but I have 1 more verse waiting after that. When we finish the last verse, we will be looking through the lens of scripture at the hope and optimism of His return and that all will be made new.

Ligonier Devotional: The Ascension of Christ

GotQuestions Essay: What is the meaning and importance of the ascension of Jesus Christ?

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://the-end-time.org/2022/12/24/advent-thirty-days-of-jesus-day-29-ascension-3/

Christmas advent. We are coming toward the end of our look at the life of Jesus through scripture. The first section of His life was seen through verses focused on prophecy, arrival, and early life.

The next section of verses looked at Him as the Son, second person of the Trinity.

We proceeded into looking at Jesus as the Son and His preeminence, His works, and His ministry. Under ministry & works, I chose verses showing His attributes and aspects of being servant, teacher, shepherd, intercessor, and compassionate healer; and His attributes of omniscience, having all authority and power, and sinlessness.

Now it’s the last section. We’ll look at His resurrection, ascension, and prophesied return. There are 3 more days until Christmas, but I have 10 more verses waiting. We are going to go over by a week, into the New Year, which I believe fits. When we finish, we will be looking at the New Year with all that entails, the feeling of freshness, hope, optimism for a new start. And when we finish the last verse, we will be looking through the lens of scripture at the hope and optimism of His return and that all will be made new.

Devotional: Christ Resurrected

Parenting: Resurrection: The Most Important Truth

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://the-end-time.org/2022/12/22/advent-thirty-days-of-jesus-day-27-he-rises-3/

What does it mean that Jesus became sin who knew no sin? A look at His attribute of sinlessness and what imputation is.

episode is also available as a blog post: http://the-end-time.org/2022/12/21/advent-thirty-days-of-jesus-day-26-jesus-sinlessness-3/